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When to visit
How to get there
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West Kelowna travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Kelowna

With a population of 28,793, West Kelowna is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Kelowna has to offer.

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Where to Eat in West Kelowna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Modest Butcher (829 Douglas Rd) and Angel Share (3887C Brown Rd) are great picks.

When to visit West Kelowna

West Kelowna in January
Estimated hotel price
$32
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Kelowna in January
Estimated hotel price
$32
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to West Kelowna

Plane

When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 163 miles from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Turo and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

West Kelowna’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 163 miles from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Turo and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

West Kelowna’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near West Kelowna

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving West Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,668 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,344 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (922 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (892 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,540 reviews)
Air China
Good (92 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (870 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Kelowna

Most booked hotels in West Kelowna

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 235 reviews)
$151+
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Hyatt Place Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 619 reviews)
$192+
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Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1156 reviews)
$150+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites West Kelowna
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 122 reviews)
$123+
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The Cove Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 274 reviews)
$286+
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Lake and Bridge View Vacation Home
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 208 reviews)
$135+
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Renting a car in West Kelowna

Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.

Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in West Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Kelowna, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.

Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in West Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Kelowna, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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